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title: "Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 208
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 227
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 2 of 14 (Horse Riding)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/silver-circle-lava-cave-waterfalls-iceland-horses-small-group/
---

# Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

In our comparison: #2 of 14 in Horse Riding, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the Western part of Iceland. Enjoy a unique visit to the Sturlureykir horse farm. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Deildartunguhver – the most powerful hot spring in Europe and woodland oasis of Husafell. The highlight of this tour is a visit inside the stunning Viðgelmir Lava Cave. All admissions included in the price

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Meals are not included, but there will be…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €208 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Nicetravel ehf
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.89 from 227 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 223 of 227.

- 5 stars: 207 (91%)
- 4 stars: 16 (7%)
- 3 stars: 4 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Admission fee to Viðgelmir Lava Cave
- Admission to visit the Sturlureykir horse farm
- Free Wi-Fi on bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Reykjavik capital area

## Not included

- Meals are not included, but there will be a stop for lunch and a coffee break in the afternoon.

## Itinerary

1. **Glanni Waterfall** (20m) - First up is a visit to a very scenic waterfall called Glanni in the tranquillity of the Bifrost area.
2. **Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring** (20m) - Take in the sights at Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, providing 180 liters pr second of 100@C hot water! Thread the path carefully while watching and hearing the powerful energy of the hot spring at work.
3. **Sturlureykir Horses/Visiting HorseFarm** (45m; admission included) - Enjoy an unforgettable visit to the Sturlureykir Icelandic horse farm. You can get as close as you want to these beautiful friendly animals and then enjoy some home made "hot spring bread" called rugbraud in Icelandic with a nice cup of coffee or ice cool water.
4. **Snorralaug** (20m) - Next you will stop at Reykholt historic site. There you can learn a little bit about history of Iceland and see Snorralaug – small hot spring used by local people since 12th century. This place was first mentioned in medieval writings of Snorri Sturluson -the famous Icelandic...
5. **Hraunfossar** (30m) - You will see the great Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls spread at a distance of around 900 m. The waters flow out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field that was formed around 1000 years ago during a massive eruption of volcano lying under a Langjökull glacier. Hraunfossar...
6. **Barnafoss** (30m) - Just few meters away from Hraunfossar you will find another interesting waterfall – Barnafoss. Its name, “the waterfall of the children,” comes from an accident tale which is said to have taken place here in a previous century. There was a natural stone bridge over the...
7. **The Cave** (1h 30m; admission included) - The highlight of the tour is a visit to a colorful Vidgelmir Lava Cave. Just shy of 1600 meters the cave features amazing colors and lava formations that lurk in the depths of the earth. During this 1,5 hour long expedition you will have a chance to see one of the largest...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Horse Riding

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 14** | €208 | 10h | 4.89 (227) | shared |
| [Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-fridheimar-farm-horses-small-group-tour-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €118 | 9h | 4.87 (578) | shared |
| [Small Group Husky Sledding Tour with Reykjavik Pickup Option](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-husky-sledding-tour-with-reykjavik-pickup-option/?format=md) | €352 | 1h | 4.89 (190) | shared |
| [2 hours Private Horse Riding to Lake Hafravatn, Reykjavík - Mos](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hours-private-horse-riding-to-lake-hafravatn-reykjav-k-mos/?format=md) | €180 | 3h | 4.98 (48) | private |

Ranked #2 of 14 in Horse Riding by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €77 to €474, median €140; typical length 3h. 2 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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